YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2011 crop shipments (1-12-25, includes exports 0-2-4) — Movement expected to increase. Harvest was expected to pick up the week of Aug. 29 and during Labor Day weekend. Current varieties include early varieties such as akane, earligold, firm gold and prime gold. Growers expected a few gala during the week of Aug. 29 with more volume the week of Sept. 5.